They can pose a threat to human health — yeast infections are but one example. Scientists say not enough attention is paid to ...

This is a strain of Candida auris cultured in a petri dish at a laboratory at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Scientists have long known that our skin is home to vast communities of bacteria, fungi and viruses. But knowing which microbes are present only tells part of the story. What matters just as much is ...

An increasing number of fungi are becoming resistant to medication, posing serious risks for patients with weakened immune ...

Outbreaks of bacterial meningococcal disease in England and recent cases in students in New Zealand have raised awareness of ...

An increasing number of fungi are becoming resistant to medication, posing serious risks for patients with weakened immune ...

So-called "fungal storms" occur when airborne spores are spread by dust, wind, and flooding. Climate change is causing these ...

Research has shed important new light on the enemies-turned-allies that allow bacteria to exchange genes, including those ...

Hib, a deadly bacterial infection that causes meningitis, is making a comeback, doctors warn. They say the rise in cases is changing the way they practice medicine.

A research team led by the University of California, Irvine's Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health has uncovered a ...

Like most bacteria, Vibrio cholerae lives under constant attack from viruses. To survive, bacteria equip themselves with ...

Here's what to know about the treatment-resistant strain of Shigella that the CDC is warning the public about.